Honey in the Prevention and Treatment of Infection in the CKDPopulation: A Narrative Review
Joint Authors
Johnson, David W.
Francis, Anna
Cho, Yeoungjee
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality at all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Multiresistant organisms are becoming increasingly common, particularly in the CKD population.
Unfortunately, the rapid evolution of antibiotic resistance has not been mirrored by innovation in new antibiotic agents.
Novel treatments are therefore urgently needed.
Honey has garnered much interest due to its broad-spectrum antibacterial properties based on extensive experimental data.
Unlike conventional antibiotics, honey has an added advantage as it appears to avoid inducing antimicrobial resistance in bacteria.
This review discusses the potential mechanisms of action and role of honey in infection management in the general population, epidemiology and special challenges of infections in CKD populations, and the clinical trial evidence pertaining to the safety and efficacy of honey for the prevention and treatment of infections in CKD population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Francis, Anna& Cho, Yeoungjee& Johnson, David W.. 2015. Honey in the Prevention and Treatment of Infection in the CKDPopulation: A Narrative Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061286
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Francis, Anna…[et al.]. Honey in the Prevention and Treatment of Infection in the CKDPopulation: A Narrative Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061286
American Medical Association (AMA)
Francis, Anna& Cho, Yeoungjee& Johnson, David W.. Honey in the Prevention and Treatment of Infection in the CKDPopulation: A Narrative Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061286
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061286